Abiola Idowu
Global Talent Acquisition Manager @1e
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WORK HISTORY
Global Talent Acquisition Manager @1e
London, GB
Global Talent Acquisition Manager – Leading SaaS & IT Company Built and scaled a global talent acquisition function from the ground up, successfully delivering top-tier talent across Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams in the UK, US, South Africa, India, and Europe.Designed and implemented innovative recruitment frameworks, streamlining hiring processes and reducing time-to-hire by 80%, while achieving $1.5M in annual cost savings through operational efficiencies.Increased diversity hiring by 400%, leading the creation and execution of strategies that embedded inclusive hiring practices into every stage of recruitment, fostering a culture of belonging and innovation.Partnered closely with senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with broader business goals, ensuring talent acquisition supported rapid organizational growth and positioned the company as an employer of choice in competitive markets.Introduced cutting-edge talent acquisition technology, including an ATS integration and candidate engagement tools, enhancing hiring manager efficiency and providing a seamless candidate experience.Delivered measurable impact by hiring high-performing talent for critical roles, contributing to innovation, increased revenue, and enhanced operational capacity.Led a high-performing talent acquisition team, mentoring and empowering them to deliver consistently outstanding results while aligning hiring efforts with organizational priorities.Spearheaded employer branding campaigns, collaborating with marketing to strengthen the company’s reputation in the market, driving candidate interest, and increasing offer acceptance rates.Partnered with key stakeholders to develop and execute workforce planning strategies, ensuring the company had the right talent at the right time to support expansion into new markets and products.
EDUCATION
University of West London
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT ABIOLA IDOWU
I’m a results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with extensive experience building and scaling global recruitment functions across markets like the UK, US, South Africa, India, and Europe. My passion lies in designing tailored, data-driven strategies that align talent acquisition with business growth, diversity, and operational efficiency.Key achievements include:Scaling for Success: Built a global recruitment function from scratch, saving $1.5M annually while supporting rapid organizational growth across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering.Driving Diversity: Increased gender diversity by 400%, embedding inclusion into every stage of the hiring process.Streamlining Operations: Improved efficiency by 50%, reduced time-to-hire by 80%, and enhanced hiring manager capabilities through structured frameworks and processes.Enhancing Employer Brand: Strengthened employer branding through innovative campaigns, positioning companies as top employers in competitive markets.I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where I can simplify complex hiring challenges, build scalable systems, and deliver measurable impact. I’m also passionate about mentoring teams, driving innovation, and fostering cultures of inclusion and collaboration.I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals to share insights and explore innovative approaches to talent acquisition and organizational growth.
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